There is an exotic breed of cat that is becoming more popular in the US and has several fans at Smith Mountain Lake as well. The Highland Lynx is a hybrid believed by some to have bobcat blood in it’s family tree. These incredible cats are often larger than average, growing up to 25lbs. where [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake’s business community is well and alive and ready to help you improve the quality and efficiency of your business. Below you will find information on several different events of importance to those owning a local business. The SML Chamber of Commerce is hosting a new networking event called “Connect SML”. Come prepared [...]

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I’m writing today to tell you about the perfect place to rent a boat at Smith Mountain Lake. Recently, my son, Jonathon, turned 18.  It was a big day for him, and we wanted to do something special as a family. Something our family wouldn’t forget. Something different. We considered renting a houseboat but that [...]

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Although Smith Mountain Lake is a lake community and not exactly the big city, it is fully integrated into the computer age. Most of our businesses and places of entertainment depend on the computer and often internet marketing, to be found and to increase their business. If you are someone who needs to learn more [...]

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Do you own or manage a business at Smith Mountain Lake? Then you will appreciate these business related helps and seminars being offered in April. All kinds of issues will be covered, from taxes to getting your employees to perform at their top potential. Turning Talent into Performance” Manager’s Seminar. It’s FREE on April 5th, [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake businesses don’t stop being creative just because it’s cold and wintry. There are always coming up with something new to benefit the lake community and/or keep the economy growing. Join Mary Wray at The Artisan Center Along the Crooked Road in downtown Rocky Mount on Feb. 24th for their Grand Opening from 11:30am – 1pm. [...]

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As we have noted before there is a regular influx of new businesses to Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding communities. This is great for those of us in the lake counties as it means less driving to find the services we need. Here are a few of the latest offerings…. LOVE THOSE PETS, LLC – [...]

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Several businesses at Smith Mountain Lake have special offers and announcements for the community this month. There is a cool new band made of veterans, free Red Sox blankets for fans, pet photos with Santa and more. Check out this months possibilities. The Bedford Humane Society has some great fundraising events scheduled for December. If you [...]

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If you are invested in your Smith Mountain Lake business and would like to get the most out of the time, money and energy you spend, you will need to know about Social Media Marketing. If you are not already familiar and taking advantage of social media marketing then you don’t want to miss out [...]

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If you live at Smith Mountain Lake, these kinds of events will be something to make note of. Perhaps you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s and want to know how the health care changes will affect them. Or maybe you enjoy animals or participating in area Grand Openings and supporting new businesses. And, a favorite [...]

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